diff --git a/manifest.jps b/manifest.jps
index 48bcc53..567f0f3 100644
--- a/manifest.jps
+++ b/manifest.jps
@@ -324,6 +324,9 @@ actions:
           - mkdir -p /home/jelastic/mb-backups/logs
           - chmod -R 755 /home/jelastic/mb-backups/logs
           - chmod 755 /mnt/backups
+          
+          # Initialize the Restic repository
+          - export RESTIC_PASSWORD=$(cat /etc/restic-password) && export RESTIC_REPOSITORY=/mnt/backups && restic init
 
   importScripts:
   - cmd[cp]: